Mighty Moulton Harrox need just ten more points to be sure of the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division title after cruising to a 6-1 win over Stilton United at Broad Lane on Tuesday night.
Despite losing skipper Billy King to a hamstring injury during the warm-up, Moulton were 3-0 up at the break thanks to a penalty from top scorer Ollie Maltby and two smashing strikes from Tom Panton, who opened his account for the season.
After the break Ben Allen volleyed home a cross from stand-in skipper Joe Townsend, before Macauley Grimwood lobbed home a fine fifth. Right back Phil Groves then rounded off the scoring will a bullet header from another Townsend delivery.
The win was unbeaten Harrox’s 26th from 27 league games – and leaves Dave Panton’s side a whopping 18 points clear at the top of the table.
“6.30pm kick-offs are a nightmare for all concerned,” admitted the Harrox boss. “But the lads rose to the occasion really well and executed their opportunities.
“The captain has a pulled hamstring but it was great to see other players stepping it up a gear, especially Townsend, who skippered the side well. Tom (Panton) also scored two great goals to ease the pressure.
“I was disappointed that we conceded a goal, but pleased the defenders were annoyed as well – showing their pride at keeping a clean sheet for the club.”
Moulton now host Netherton United on Saturday (2pm).
Harrox: Kenealy, Groves, Patterson, Coddington, Johnson, Panton (Grimwood), Watkin, Townsend, (Lambe-Hyner), Bradbury (Price), Maltby, Allen.
